EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF LIVE OPERA.
Each year, Lyric Opera of Kansas City invites students to attend a final dress rehearsal at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts where they are enthralled by the music and drama of the opera.
Prior to the dress rehearsal, teachers receive access to curricular resources to ensure students are prepared for the experience. To deepen learning, teachers may schedule a Lyric Opera Prelude prior to the dress rehearsal.
All shows are recommended for grades 5 and above. For more information regarding content, please reach out to
education@kcopera.org.
2024–2025 Student Dress Rehearsals
The Barber of Seville
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 6:00 pm
Performed in Italian with English translations projected above the stage.
Cruzar la Cara de la Luna
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | 6:00 pm
Performed in Spanish and English with Spanish and English translations projected above the stage.
Turandot
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | 6:00 pm
Performed in Italian with English translations projected above the stage.
There will be no student dress rehearsal for The Brightness of Light.
StudeNt Dress Rehearsal FAQ
Cost includes dress rehearsal seating and access to curricular resources. An optional Lyric Opera Prelude is available at a cost of $200 per session.
Student attendees: $6 per individual
Adult chaperones (maximum 1 chaperone for every 5 students): $6 per individual
Additional adult chaperones (homeschool only): $24 per individual
- Applicants must be pre-defined student groups (i.e. choir, ELA class, Thespian troupe, collegiate opera workshop, etc.).
- All non-chaperones must be between 5th grade and college, or ages 10 and 18 for homeschool students.
- All non-chaperones must be members of the student group; siblings and others will not be admitted.
- Applicants will submit a short statement detailing how the experience will be implemented in the classroom and coursework.
- All groups must meet the minimum size of ten (10) students and two (2) chaperones.
- All groups must have no more than one (1) chaperone per five (5) students.
- Homeschool groups may include additional adult chaperones for an increased cost.
- If your group requires additional chaperones, please email Manager of Learning Emily Bridges at ebridges@kcopera.org.
If you or your group cannot meet these criteria, we encourage you to take advantage of the student and educator rush tickets at selected public performances.
- Seating information will be provided on individual wristbands.
- Wristbands will be distributed to groups when they arrive at the event.
- Students and chaperones will receive separate wristband colors.
- Group leaders should plan to arrive early to receive all wristbands for their group and to distribute them accordingly.
- We encourage homeschool group leaders to establish a name for their group and bring a sign with the name clearly printed for the purpose of gathering group members as they arrive.
- Adults and other individuals unaccounted for in registration will not be admitted.
We encourage early registration. Payment is due at the time of registration. Registration closes 7 days prior to the dress rehearsal date. No refunds will be issued.
Payment can be made by card.
A Lyric Opera Prelude designed especially for your class in alignment with curricular goals can be scheduled prior to the dress rehearsal. Delivered at your school, these sessions are facilitated by Lyric Opera education staff and artists. Lyric Opera Preludes are crafted to orient students to the world of opera and invite consideration of how opera can open their world.
All dress rehearsals will be the held at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in the Muriel Kauffman Theatre. Groups should arrive 30 minutes early to ensure adequate time for seating.
Transportation to and from the Kauffman Center is the responsibility of the visiting group. Funding to help schools defray the cost of transportation may be available through the Kauffman Center’s Open Doors Transportation Fund or Missouri Arts Council’s Big Yellow School Bus Grant. Buses may be accommodated at the Kauffman Center.
Parking is available in the Arts District Garage or on nearby streets. Garage costs may be found on the Kauffman Center's website here.
Groups with individuals requiring accommodations are encouraged to reach out to education@kcopera.org.
Emily Bridges, Manager of Learning
(816) 802-6053
ebridges@kcopera.org
Neal Long, Director of Learning
(816) 802-6054
nlong@kcopera.org
Student and Educator Rush Tickets
Can’t make it to the dress rehearsal? There’s another option! Discounted student and educator rush tickets are available. More information here.
